ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Think I saw somewhere that he is 6-3 202lbs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 15 hours ago, ScottsboroAuburnFan said: Think he turns into a great LB for us, he has good coverage skills for a LB prospect. Plus he is tall enough to lock down on TE's in coverage. If he can add bout 15lbs I think we have ourselves a good LB. He talked a month ago about the school he planned to enroll at looking at him hard at RB. As far as I know AU was the major school still looking at him then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,894 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Glad it worked out for him. War Eagle SDj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,849 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 23 hours ago, auburn4ever said: Glad to have Stephen back in the fold. Well that was anticlimactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 If I'm in Davis' shoes I'm wanting to play defense because running backs have the shortest career life and make the least amount of money in that time at the next level. If he can excel at both equally (which is never the case I suppose) I would say playing on the defensive side of the ball would be more attractive. But I'm not him...obviously lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Tiger said: If I'm in Davis' shoes I'm wanting to play defense because running backs have the shortest career life and make the least amount of money in that time at the next level. If he can excel at both equally (which is never the case I suppose) I would say playing on the defensive side of the ball would be more attractive. But I'm not him...obviously lol But you're thinking like a grown up... about the future. These kids are thinking that running backs get the accolades, the trophies, and the girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Tiger said: If I'm in Davis' shoes I'm wanting to play defense because running backs have the shortest career life and make the least amount of money in that time at the next level. If he can excel at both equally (which is never the case I suppose) I would say playing on the defensive side of the ball would be more attractive. But I'm not him...obviously lol Not only that, I read somewhere that Stephen Davis is really suffering from his NFL days as a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 31 minutes ago, lionheartkc said: But you're thinking like a grown up... about the future. These kids are thinking that running backs get the accolades, the trophies, and the girls. Yep, true. Good point. Scoring touchdowns gets you on sportscenter. I'm sure at that age that the temptation of scoring touchdowns in the SEC would probably blind me some as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, aujeff11 said: Not only that, I read somewhere that Stephen Davis is really suffering from his NFL days as a RB. Can you elaborate on this? I recall Ben Tate saying, in hindsight, that in high school he should've played safety or somewhere on defense. Is Davis experiencing some health issues? He was a tough RB for Carolina, I can imagine the cumulative effect of taking all those hits will eventually show up. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 51 minutes ago, Tiger said: Can you elaborate on this? I recall Ben Tate saying, in hindsight, that in high school he should've played safety or somewhere on defense. Is Davis experiencing some health issues? He was a tough RB for Carolina, I can imagine the cumulative effect of taking all those hits will eventually show up. Yikes. http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/11/as-memory-fades-ex-redskin-stephen-davis-sues/ This article says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, aujeff11 said: http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/11/as-memory-fades-ex-redskin-stephen-davis-sues/ This article says it all. Thanks for sharing this article. That really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Tiger said: Yep, true. Good point. Scoring touchdowns gets you on sportscenter. I'm sure at that age that the temptation of scoring touchdowns in the SEC would probably blind me some as well. Yep but one point I read in the local paper today said "a future contributor at safety and in the return game." Being a big time return guy and being a good DB will get u on SC as well, not to mention if you're dynamic enough ull have a roster spot as a return man in the NFL for a good while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Tiger said: Thanks for sharing this article. That really sucks. Wonder how he's doing now, since that article is 4 years old. I would imagine some things have been settled with the NFL and he has a more long term prognosis. I would also think that going through recruiting with his son made an impact of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAYLORKEETON 786 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just to clarify...is coming in to play at RB or LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 hour ago, TAYLORKEETON said: Just to clarify...is coming in to play at RB or LB? AU reporters don't know what position he will be & we may not know til the official AU site updates it's roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,545 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 7 hours ago, TAYLORKEETON said: Just to clarify...is coming in to play at RB or LB? This thread is the only time/place I've seen him mentioned as a RB. I suppose it could happen that he plays RB at Auburn. Also, the moon could fall into the Pacific today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,849 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So your saying there's a chance?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 @Mikey Note on SDj & he said this last month. Link Quote Davis was highly regarded as a safety prior to the season but was moved to running back. In one early season game he rushed for 202 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Unfortunately, Davis suffered a season-ending knee injury in his third game of the season and underwent surgery for a torn ACL and MCL. Quote “I’ve got to keep it a secret. I want to play offense but hopefully they put me where they think I’m going to ball at and I’m going to get ready to go.” Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-recruiting/phil-kornblut/article83883567.html#storylink=cpy Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-recruiting/phil-kornblut/article83883567.html#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,659 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 War Eagle Jr!! I have followed from afar and not familiar enough with the kid, but what little I have seen, is he somewhat of a diva? Is he a good fit for the locker room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 44 minutes ago, AUGoo said: War Eagle Jr!! I have followed from afar and not familiar enough with the kid, but what little I have seen, is he somewhat of a diva? Is he a good fit for the locker room? HWIW Keith said he's much like his dad. On the quiet side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,659 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Glad to hear my impression is off point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Just now, AUGoo said: Glad to hear my impression is off point Just because there is drama in a recruitment does not mean a recruit is a diva. It would be very unwise to assume 1 always follows thew other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn2Eugene 2,317 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I just saw an article about this being the 3rd class in a row that all of the signees had qualified academically. In said article, it said that he has worked with RBs all preason camp FWIW http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Signed-and-delivered-Signees-qualify-for-third-straight-year-46598988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsboroAuburnFan 462 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I just don't see him at RB. Maybe he excels if he can add bout 20lbs he could be Rudy Johnson type of back, little taller of course but look at Derrick Henry and Brandon Jacobs, both were tall. I'd like to see him 6-3 225lbs and still keep that 4.4 speed lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman 305 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 He has a bum knee and will redshirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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